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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS56 KMOMOT history

LS56 KMO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 194,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
194,037 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KMO was last recorded at 194,037 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 8,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,010 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,027 miles
Average per year
9,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,037 miles
  • 2024 – 186,010 miles
  • 2023 – 180,122 miles
  • 2022 – 167,666 miles
  • 2021 – 160,403 miles
  • 2020 – 158,761 miles
  • 2019 – 156,372 miles
  • 2018 – 145,990 miles
  • 2017 – 134,501 miles
  • 2015 – 125,026 miles
  • 2014 – 118,301 miles
  • 2012 – 96,571 miles
  • 2011 – 79,225 miles
  • 2010 – 58,889 miles
  • 2009 – 45,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,037 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,037 miles (+8,027)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    194,037 miles
    Test number
    212459146301
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,010 miles (+5,888)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    186,010 miles
    Test number
    818299118245
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass180,122 miles (+12,456)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,122 miles
    Test number
    455254746002
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass167,666 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,666 miles
    Test number
    475900770412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,403 miles (+1,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,403 miles
    Test number
    403991064888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,761 miles (+2,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,761 miles
    Test number
    532772328573
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass156,372 miles (+10,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    156,372 miles
    Test number
    241229277510
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass145,990 miles (+11,489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,990 miles
    Test number
    788807336606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,501 miles (+9,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,501 miles
    Test number
    994206026893
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass125,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,026 miles
    Test number
    756580566112
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail125,026 miles (+6,725)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,026 miles
    Test number
    745244558943
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,301 miles (+8,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    459394064349
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass109,745 miles (+13,174)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,745 miles
    Test number
    158613104083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and wearing thin

  14. Pass96,571 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,571 miles
    Test number
    135184612359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING LOW

  15. Fail96,571 miles (+17,346)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,571 miles
    Test number
    416234812377
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING LOW

  16. Pass79,225 miles (+20,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    289745511361
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass58,889 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    352587080477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,788 miles (+13,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    853691580249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,228 miles
    Test number
    422568239410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS56 KMO

Does LS56 KMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KMO expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KMO?
The MOT on LS56 KMO expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KMO done?
LS56 KMO was recorded at 194,037 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 9,603 miles a year.
Has LS56 KMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KMO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on LS56 KMO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 KMO find?
LS56 KMO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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